News Article Gardner-Webb’s Department of Music Ushers in the Christmas Season with Festival of Lights Community Joined the Annual Musical Celebration and Official Lighting of the Campus Christmas Tree BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb’s annual program to welcome the Christmas season—Festival of Lights—featured performances by GWU music groups, the reading of the Christmas story and carol singing. Additionally, for the first time in the celebration’s history, the GW Orchestra participated in the […] Office of University Communications | December 5, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Founders Day Celebrates Contributions of University’s Visionary Leaders J.D. Huggins Recognized Posthumously with Founders Medal BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University celebrated Founders Day on Nov. 30 by honoring the names and legacies of the persons and groups who played formative roles in the University’s development. The day of celebration was highlighted by the posthumous presentation of this year’s Founders Medal to J.D. Huggins, the […] Office of University Communications | December 1, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb’s Annual Festival of Lights Begins Celebration of Christmas Season Community Invited to Join the Campus on Nov. 30 to Experience the Sights and Sounds of the Season BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb’s annual program to welcome the Christmas season—Festival of Lights—will be celebrated on Nov. 30, which coincides with the University’s celebration of Founders Day. A beloved campus and community Christmas tradition since 1984, Festival of […] Office of University Communications | November 17, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb’s Brinkley Amphitheater Hosts Balsam Range and Fireside Collective Award-Winning Bluegrass Groups from Western North Carolina Play on Nov. 18 BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Balsam Range, winner of 13 awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)—including Entertainer of the Year—will headline the second concert in Brinkley Amphitheater at Gardner-Webb University. Special guest, Fireside Collective, will open the event on Nov. 18. Doors open at 4 […] Office of University Communications | November 12, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb and the Town of Boiling Springs Welcome Music and More for Webbstock ’23 Festival Features Five Bands, Special Kids Zone, Local Artisans, Food and Vendors BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University and the Town of Boiling Springs are hosting five bands at Webbstock ’23 on Saturday, April 22, from 1 to 10 p.m. Main Street will be closed to traffic during the festival. In addition to live music, the event […] Office of University Communications | February 7, 2023
Post Katie Hartley, MLIS Instruction Librarian and Assistant Professor, John R. Dover Memorial Library Ms. Hartley was invited to present at the 2022 NC LIVE Annual Conference on May 16, 2022. Her topic was “Story Time: Applying Public Library Principles to Serving the Community in an Academic Library.” Previous Recognition June 2021 Ms. Hartley led a roundtable discussion on […] Office of University Communications | January 5, 2023
News Article Gardner-Webb Offers Various Mental Health Awareness Programs and Initiatives Counselors and Student-Led Groups Share Strategies for Wellness BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—This fall, the American Psychological Association reported that more than 60% of college students met the criteria for at least one mental health challenge. The counselors at Gardner-Webb University, like others across the nation, are working to meet the needs of students through additional mental […] Office of University Communications | November 29, 2022
News Article New River Conservancy Recognizes Dr. Tom Jones and GWU Honors Students Carroll Vigilance Award Honors the Group’s 18-year Commitment to Annual Cleanup Event For the last 18 years, Dr. Tom Jones, Gardner-Webb University professor of biology, has given Honors Students the opportunity to join the annual cleanup event at New River in West Jefferson, N.C. The weekend event is aptly name “Mud, Sweat and Volunteers.” Participants […] Office of University Communications | July 28, 2020
News Article Gardner-Webb Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary Recognizing Top Women Athletes, Kat Ayotte and Kathy Smith Brooks To our readers: In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. In a year-long celebration of the law’s 50th anniversary, Gardner-Webb will recognize its individual pioneers and trailblazers, women influencers and administrators, and honor several teams and […] Office of University Communications | August 11, 2022
News Article Gardner-Webb University Celebrates Title IX 50th Anniversary Etta Curtis and Dee ‘Doc Hunt’ Were Caring and Influential Campus Leaders To our readers: In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was signed into law by President Richard Nixon. In a year-long celebration of the law’s 50th anniversary, Gardner-Webb will recognize its individual pioneers and trailblazers, women influencers and administrators, and honor several […] Office of University Communications | July 21, 2022
